GPK Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

GPK has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 0.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.90%
Payout Ratio 24.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.05%
Consistency Lifetime 97.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.59%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 10
Dividend Rating 66.86%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -60.6%
Total Return 5y: -41.5%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IP 18,532 M 4.24% 4.38%
SW 20,661 M 4.08% 4.63%
GEF 3,787 M 3.42% 4.49%
PKG 19,098 M 2.44% 4.22%
AVY 12,962 M 2.13% 2.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
IP 18,532 M 28.4% 9.40%
SLGN 4,015 M 9.33% 65.4%
AVY 12,962 M 8.60% 96.2%
CCK 11,121 M 6.78% 28.7%
GEF 3,787 M 5.14% 97.3%

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GPK Dividend History: Last 45 Payments (USD) as of April 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-13 2026-03-15 2026-04-08 Quarterly 0.11 0% 1.12%
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-07 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.71%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-05 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.53%
2025-06-13 2025-06-15 2025-07-05 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.52%
2025-03-14 2025-03-15 2025-04-05 Quarterly 0.11 10% 0.42%
2024-12-13 2024-12-15 2025-01-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.34%
2024-09-13 2024-09-15 2024-10-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.34%
2024-06-14 2024-06-15 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.36%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.35%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.41%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.44%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.38%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.42%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-05 Quarterly 0.1 33.3% 0.45%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.33%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.37%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.39%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.38%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.38%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% 0.42%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-15 2020-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-15 2020-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-15 2019-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-15 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-15 2019-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-15 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2017-03-27 2017-03-29 2017-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-05 Quarterly 0.075 50% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-15 2015-04-05 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

GPK Dividend FAQ

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK) is a vertically integrated provider of fiber-based packaging solutions for the food, beverage, and foodservice industries. The company operates through three primary segments focused on paperboard manufacturing and packaging conversion across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

What is the Dividend Yield of GPK?

As of April 2026, GPK`s dividend yield is 2.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.44 USD by the current share price of 9.94.

Does GPK pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, GPK paid a dividend of 0.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.11 USD.

How often does GPK pay dividends?

GPK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GPK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.

GPK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GPK for the next payments are between 0.113 (+2.7%) and 0.12 (+9.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.65%.

Will GPK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.11 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GPK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GPK?

GPK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.1% per year.
Strong growth: GPK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GPK?

GPK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.59%. If you bought GPK's shares at 16.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GPK?

GPK Payout Consistency is 97.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Graphic Packaging Holding has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GPK have a good Dividend Yield?

GPK`s 2.90% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GPK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GPK is 24.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GPK?

GPK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GPK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GPK's Outstanding Shares?

Graphic Packaging Holding's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.9% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has GPK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 3, 2000 with a ratio of 9:5.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.8 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1991 25,100,000
1992 25,100,000
1993 25,566,000 +1.86%
1994 26,604,000 +4.06%
1995 28,000,000 +5.25%
1996 28,666,700 +2.38%
1997 33,333,300 +16.28%
1998 28,846,200 -13.46%
1999 28,459,000 -1.34%
2000 29,507,000 +3.68%
2001 31,882,000 +8.05%
2002 33,574,000 +5.31%
2003 163,800,000 +387.88%
2004 198,600,000 +21.25%
2005 198,700,000 +0.05%
2006 200,500,000 +0.91%
2007 202,100,000 +0.8%
2008 342,600,000 +69.52%
2009 343,400,000 +0.23%
2010 344,200,000 +0.23%
2011 396,300,000 +15.14%
2012 348,100,000 -12.16%
2013 327,600,000 -5.89%
2014 331,000,000 +1.04%
2015 329,600,000 -0.42%
2016 317,900,000 -3.55%
2017 311,200,000 -2.11%
2018 306,800,000 -1.41%
2019 291,700,000 -4.92%
2020 270,300,000 -7.34%
2021 309,300,000 +14.43%
2022 309,400,000 +0.03%
2023 308,500,000 -0.29%
2024 302,700,000 -1.88%
2025 296,900,000 -1.92%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-28 02:37